Day four of the World Cup features opening matches in Group E, and the tournament debut of Argentina.
The fourth day of play at the 2014 World Cup features two important opening matches in Group E, and the debut of Argentina as they face what could be their toughest test in the group stages.
The day begins with Switzerland facing Ecuador as the Swiss look to prove their worthy of their seeded spot in the draw. The Swiss are predicted to top Group E, but there still a bit of an unknown quantity, at least on the international stage. A strong performance against Ecuador would silence some of the critics, and put them on their way to a potential place in the next round.
Next up will be the real showpiece match of the day and a repeat of the 2010 World Cup final as Spain take on the Netherlands. Both sides are favorites to progress to the next stage, but Chile will be stern opposition and leave little margin for error for either side. Spain won that final in 2010, of course, and they're still the better side, with the Netherlands having seen a lot of their older stars decline with their younger generation not quite proven just yet.
In the final match of the day, one of the tournament favorites Argentina begin their group stage play against Bosnia. On paper, it should be the best match of the day with Bosnia a team capable of giving La Albiceleste. Of course, Bosnia will need to be stout defensively, against a dangerous Argentine attack led by Lionel Messi. The Barcelona star has a lot to prove after a subpar club season, but his standards, and would love nothing more than to lead his nation to the World Cup.
Schedule
Switzerland vs. Ecuador - Noon ET, ABC
France vs. Honduras - 3 p.m. ET, ABC
Argentina vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina - 6 p.m. ET, ESPN
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